What does social mean in tourism?

According to the International Social Tourism Organisation (ISTO) social tourism can be defined as the connections and phenomena related to the participation of people in the countries of destinations as well as of holidaymakers, of disadvantaged layers of society or those unable to participate in tourism, holidays ...



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Examples of social tourism initiatives Lough Ree Access For All allows wheelchair users to experience life on water, something that many of us might take for granted, through their accessible boat trips. This is an example of how social tourism is a form of accessible tourism.

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'Social impacts' is the term which describes the changes in the quality of life of the local residents of tourism destinations with interactions between tourists and the local residents lying at its heart.

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Tourism is a social, cultural and economic phenomenon which entails the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for personal or business/professional purposes.

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And, tourism is an integral part of the economy of a state, is considered very important for both social and economic development of that country.

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